Effective Date: April 24, 2025
Welcome to Small eTools (“we,” “us,” “our”). At smalletools.com, we provide free, web‑based calculators and analytical tools focused on environmental footprints and policy modeling. Your trust is important to us, so this Privacy Policy explains:
- What information we collect (and don’t)
- How we use and share it
- Your rights under global privacy laws
- Our data security and retention practices
By using our site, you agree to this policy. If anything is unclear, reach out at [email protected].
Information We Collect
Voluntary Inputs
- Calculator Data: When using any calculator (e.g., Plastic Policy, CO₂ Emission, Smog), you enter numerical and categorical data to model scenarios. We process these inputs in real time but do not store identifiable details unless you explicitly request to save or email results.
- Support Requests & Feedback: If you contact us via email or feedback form, we collect only what you provide (name, email address, and message).
Automatic Usage Data
- Technical Logs: We automatically log anonymized data such as browser type, device model, pages visited, tool usage patterns, and timestamps to maintain and improve site performance.
- IP Addresses: Collected in hashed form solely to diagnose technical issues and guard against misuse.
Note: We never link technical logs or inputs back to individual identities unless required by law.
Cookies & Tracking
We use essential cookies and local storage to:
- Recall your last‑used tool and preferences
- Analyze aggregate site performance
- Enhance security (e.g., prevent repeated brute‑force requests)
Cookies can be disabled in your browser settings, though disabling them may impair certain tool features.
How We Use & Share Your Data
- Deliver & Improve Services: Process calculator inputs, debug errors, and optimize new features.
- User Support: Respond to questions, bug reports, and feature suggestions.
- Analytics: Evaluate aggregate usage trends via Google Analytics (data is anonymized).
- Compliance & Protection: Disclose data only if legally compelled or to protect our rights and users from harm.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
Third‑Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Aggregate analytics | Anonymized metrics |
| Cloud Hosting Provider | Site hosting & backup | Encrypted backups |
All partners adhere to high confidentiality standards.
International Data Transfers
Your data may traverse servers in different countries. We implement industry‑standard safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR) to protect your information across borders.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access & Portability: Request a copy of your data inputs and logs.
- Correction & Deletion: Ask us to rectify or erase any data tied to your support requests.
- Restriction & Objection: Limit or object to processing of your usage data.
To exercise any right, email [email protected]. We strive to respond within 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13. If we discover such data, we delete it immediately.
Data Retention & Security
- Retention: We keep support‑related data for up to 12 months unless longer retention is legally required. Calculator inputs and logs are purged semi‑annually.
- Security Measures: We employ encryption in transit (HTTPS), hashed storage for logs, strict access controls, and regular security audits.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The Effective Date above reflects the latest version. Please review it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:
- Email: [email protected]
Thank you for using Small eTools and supporting our mission to make environmental modeling accessible to everyone!